Resources

MaPP - Marine Planning Portal

The MaPP marine planning portal, using the SeaSketch application, is a sophisticated planning tool that allows users to look at many different data layers together to learn more about the MaPP study area. The portal has more than 250 data layers including administrative boundaries, species, habitats and marine uses. You can use the marine planning portal to:

MaPP – Haida Gwaii Public Engagement

During development of the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan the Haida Gwaii Technical Team, including technical representatives from CHN and BC, held public meetings in the communities of Sandspit, Old Massett, Skidegate and Port Clements on Haida Gwaii to discuss and hear feedback related to the draft Haida Gwaii Marine Plan. Input included suggestions regarding locally-accessible recreational fishing, marine-based alternative energy options, local infrastructure needs, aquaculture zoning, opportunities for youth, Haida/Haida Gwaii values and monitoring and enforcement. In addition, meetings were held between the Haida Gwaii Technical Team and key stakeholder groups, including commercial and recreation fishing representatives, community leadership, shellfish aquaculture representatives, and conservation groups. All feedback was considered in the final Haida Gwaii Marine Plan.

MaPP - Future Scenarios Workshop

On July 17–18, 2012, HOTT and MaPP hosted a two-day workshop focused on marine future scenario analysis in Haida Gwaii. The purpose of the workshop was to explore:

Current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities; and

Future scenarios including scoping and identification of key drivers, tradeoffs, uncertainties and risks.

The workshop involved sharing knowledge about climate change, island demographics/ economic development, fisheries, recreational fisheries, renewable energy, tourism, and transportation. Four future scenarios were considered and, based on the results of the workshop, a “preferred scenario” was crafted and vetted by Haida and provincial decision makers. This scenario is included in the final Haida Gwaii Marine Plan, and can also be downloaded separately below.

Gaaysiigang - An Ocean Forum for Haida Gwaii

On January 23 and 24, 2009, about 300 people came together to discuss the future of the oceans. The forum was held at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay. The proceedings are the result of two days of dialogue, debate and learning. This publication documents the concerns of islanders and reflects a desire to work together to improve the health of the oceans and communities.

Haida Gwaii Marine Economic Development Strategy

The Marine Economic Development Strategy for Haida Gwaii (June 2013) was prepared by Robinson Consulting and Associates Ltd. with assistance from Lions Gate Consulting Inc. The report was contracted by the Haida Oceans Technical Team in 2012 to inform development of the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan.

The report focuses on four marine economic development opportunities: shellfish aquaculture; marine tourism; community fisheries; and, marine research and monitoring. A summary of the current status, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analyses, and a list of draft strategies for consideration are scoped for each identified opportunity. A draft of the report was shared with the Haida Gwaii Marine Advisory Committee and the Haida Marine Work Group for review and input.

The marine economic development strategies outlined in Section 7 of the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan reflect content in the strategy as well as feedback received during stakeholder and public engagement on the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan.

Ocean & Way of Life Map and Brochure

The large format poster includes over 500 Haida names for ocean and freshwater bodies, settlements and supernaturals. The brochure complements the map and is a brief summary of the Haida Marine Traditional Knowledge Study.

Haida Marine Traditional Knowledge Study

The Haida Marine Traditional Knowledge Study researched and documented Haida culture, traditions and knowledge about the ocean. Fifty-six Haida shared their knowledge of food, fishing and gathering areas, seasonal harvest patterns, sites of cultural and historical importance, and observations about species abundance and population trends. More than 4,000 locations and 150 marine species were recorded, with oral accounts and first-hand observations dating back to the 1920s.

Haida Gwaii Heritage Tourism Strategy

This strategy was prepared by a group of island residents in 2003 and presents objectives and actions to both protect and support key elements of Haida Gwaii’s unique heritage, including: (1) the relationship between healthy ecosystems and the island way of life; (2) a deep and profound respect for Haida culture; (3) a strong determination to preserve the unique island way of life; (4) an inspired relationship to place; (5) community integrity and the importance of that which is local.

The Haida Gwaii Marine Plan contains a strategy (Sec. 7.1 Strat. 5.1B) for applying the principles and direction of the Heritage Tourism Strategy, and endorses other island-supported tourism guidelines in developing a marine tourism industry on Haida Gwaii.

"Lessons from the Simushir" Workshop

On May 12-13, 2015, the Haida Nation hosted a workshop at the Haida Heritage Centre in Skidegate to discuss the Simushir incident and identify “lessons learned.” This workshop brought together experts in marine emergency response, Haida, coastal First Nations representatives, and other Island residents to learn from one another and to address topics such as decision-making protocols during an incident, internal and external communication policies, marine response capacity, and the future development of Geographic Response Plans. Workshop participants made a number of recommendations to improve the current accident prevention and emergency response system in the north coast region, including Haida Gwaii.

MaPP - Geographic Response Plan Workshop

On June 17th – 18th, 2014, HOTT and MaPP hosted a two-day workshop focused on Geographic Response Plans for Haida Gwaii. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss: current levels of shipping and vessel traffic and their routes; risks posed by current levels of shipping and vessel traffic; existing response capacities in the event of marine pollution events; and institutional challenges to increasing response capacity through a coast-wide Geographic Response Plan. The workshop included presentations by emergency response specialist Stafford Reid (EnviroEmerg Consulting) and Graham Knox (BC Ministry of Environment).